May 15 2024 Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Business Meeting
School District of Clayton
May 15, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Ms. Stacy Siwak –President
Ms. Kim Hurst –Vice President
Ms. Chris Win –Secretary
Mr. Jason Growe –Treasurer
Mr. Leo Human – Director
Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman - Director
Members Absent:
Mr. Gary Pierson –Director
Non-Voting Attendees:
Dr. Nisha Patel – Superintendent
Dr. Milena Garganigo – Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and
Learning
Dr. Tony Arnold – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Dr. Robyn Wiens – Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Dr. Cameron Poole – Chief Officer of Equity, Inclusion &
Accountability
John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer
Luke Heitert – Chief Communications Officer/Safety & Security Liaison
Mohini Mahajan – 23/24 Student Representative to the Board
Lucia Lerena – 24/25 Student Representative to the Board
Heike Janis – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of
Education
1. Business Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Information: 1.01 Adequate Notice/Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
Mr. Gary Pierson was unable to attend the meeting due to a work commitment. The absence was excused.
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda
Adopt the agenda as posted.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
2. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 2.01 Asian-American Pacific Islanders Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Month
Board members recognized Jewish American Heritage Month and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Students from the Asian Student
Association shared events they held
at the high school throughout the month to increase awareness of the culture. Noah Lerman shared information with the board
members about the history of Jewish American History Month.
Information: 2.02 Mental Health Awareness Month
Dr. Robyn Wiens and Jennifer McKeown shared mental health awareness events during the month of May.
3. Public Comments
Information: 3.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
No public comments were submitted.
4. Superintendent Communications
Information: 4.01 Superintendent Communications
Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the board members and the community.
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5. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 5.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update
Board President, Stacy Siwak Mohini Mahajan, student representative to the board of education, provided an update about
conversations she had with students across the district.
6. Presentation
Information: 6.01 Early Childhood Curriculum
Dr. Milena Garganigo and Kristen Retter, Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator shared the goals and curriculum with board
members. Teachers from the Family Center shared some of the work they do with the district's youngest learners.
Information: 6.02 Presentation by Paragon Architecture – Consultant for Long Range Facilities Master Plan
John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer, and consultants from Paragon Architecture shared the timeline about the work of creating the
Long Range Facilities Master Plan.
Information: 6.03 Preliminary 2024-2025 Budget
John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer, shared the preliminary 2024-2025 budget with the board members.
7. Action
Action: 7.01 CENTEGIX - Crisis Alert System Agreement
Authorize an agreement with CENTEGIX to provide Crisis Alert equipment, services and licensing as presented.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
Action: 7.02 Professional Learning Plan
That the Board approve the District Professional Learning Plan for the 2024-2025 school year as submitted.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
Action: 7.03 Assessment Plan
That the Board of Education approves the Assessment Plan as submitted.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Chris Win.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
Action 7.04 Mathematics Curriculum Materials
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of Amplify Desmos based on Illustrative Mathematics®.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
8. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 8.01 Consent Agenda Items 8.02 through 8.10
Motion to approve consent agenda items 8.02 through 8.10.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
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8.02 School District of Clayton Summer Program Approval
8.03 Refugee School Impact Grant
8.04 Professional Learning
8.05 High School Spanish Curriculum Materials
8.06 2025-2026 Academic Calendar & Academic Guiding Principles (rev. 5.15.24)
8.07 Part-Time Temporary Employment (PTTE) Payment Structure for 2024-2025
8.08 Donations
8.09 Personnel
8.10 Approval of Minutes
9. Board Committees
Information: 9.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Mr. Jason Growe provided information from the CRSWC meeting and the Clayton Education Foundation.
Ms. Siwak read the report that was provided by Mr. Gary Pierson with information from the Parks & Rec meeting.
Ms. Kim Hurst shared about her experience attending the "Restaurant Wars" in the high schools culinary classroom.
Ms. Stacy Siwak provided an update on community engagement and the breakfast gathering with the Board of Education members,
Superintendent and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
Ms. Siwak also spoke about her plan for the upcoming year to engage different community groups in the work of the school district.
Ms. Siwak spoke of the Legislative Advisory Committee that will be led by Luke Heitert, Chief Communications Officer and Mr. Leo
Human will be a part of as the board representative.
Ms. Siwak attended the Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee meeting and shared information with the board members.
10. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 10.01 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
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Stacy Siwak, Board President
Chris Win, Board Secretary
Date: May 15, 2024